While I'm probably crazy to be shopping for Christmas in June, I saw something that just peaked my interest. First off, let me please predict that this will be a runaway hit:
{its a Movie trailer. Please watch it first.}
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/the_polar_express/
Secondly, this is a new offering this year that won't be released until August:
http://www.lionel.com/Products/Catal...D=3&PageID=115
I've already found a shop in my area accepting orders and I plan to visit them Saturday.